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HP Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop vs HP Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop

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  • 96specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 64identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:40.6 cm (16")
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:AMD
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:Intel® Core™2 Quad
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:QL-64
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:Q9000
  • Processor cores
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:2
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:2
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion dv6-1148ca AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64 Laptop:2.1 GHz
    • Pavilion dv7-2078ca Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Laptop:2 GHz

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164 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Country of originChinaChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers40.6 cm (16")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon X2 Dual-CoreIntel® Core™2 Quad
Processor modelDiffersQL-64Q9000
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket S1Socket L1
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Quad Q9000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4650
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3200Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.918 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSRS Premium Sound3D Sound Blaster Pro
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs22
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one101Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40480
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGEJ
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 65%
Operating altitude-15 - 3048 m-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude-15 - 12192 m-15 - 12192 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.14 kg3.52 kg
WidthDiffers378.5 mm412.6 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm277 mm
HeightDiffers41 mm43.2 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package width450 mm450 mm
Package depth160 mm160 mm
Package height345 mm345 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD RS780MUnknown — not stated by the source

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